How do I Stay Focused After Making a Mistake?
Auto Racer:
I lose my focus
after making a mistake and can't forget about it. It affects me on
the next lap or two. How do I Stay Focused After Making a Mistake?
Dr. Cohn’s Answer:
Mistakes can only hurt you if you dwell on them and give the mistake mental power. Mistakes are a natural part of being human. The driver who can respond well to the mistake will prevail. Your lack of focus is probably a result of one word: Dwelling! Dwelling in the past about how awful the mistake was and how stupid you were to doing it, only serves to keep you stuck in the past. The faster you can let go of the mistake, accept it, and move on with your driving, the faster you will race. You have to make a commitment to focus on the current lap instead of staying stuck in the past on an event that you can’t change!